Description
Description
This course provides basic exterior wall technology and terminology that will be used as the fundamental base for future exterior wall course offerings. The course covers a broad range of topics, including types and functions of exterior walls, psychometrics and moisture movement, design objectives and building code requirements, wall penetrations, materials, coatings and water repellants, and sealants. This broad course is aimed at those preparing to expand their knowledge into exterior walls and at those already practicing in this area who want to further develop their knowledge in exterior wall technology.
IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall, Professional/Business Development
Subtopics: Exterior Walls, Business & Professional Development, Research & Technology, Codes & Standards, Wind & Structure, Energy Performance
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites:
A baseline understanding of general construction related to wall assemblies including foundation elements (which support wall assemblies) and terms should be understood such as Mass Wall Construction, Curtainwall, Storefront, Fenestration, Weather Restrictive Barrier (WRB), International Building Code (IBC).
Credit Start Date: October 22, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: October 22, 2028
Original Credit Start Date: September 23, 2019
Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Content Review Information
Review Date: October 10, 2025
Reviewer: Aaron B. Nelson, RBEC, RRC, RWC, RRO, REWC
Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 16.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 16.0 AIA LU HSW
AIA Program Number: EWTS_2025_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.
Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
Learning Objective 1:
Explore building code requirements for exterior walls will be covered during the course.
Learning Objective 2:
Explain the proper use of coating, water repellents and sealants will be discussed during this course, including proper materials, substrate, preparation and installation.
Learning Objective 3:
Discuss psychometrics and moisture movement and why moisture migration is so important in wall design.
Learning Objective 4:
Identify proper designs for wall penetrations as well identify problems that are created by poor design details.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and IIBEC CEH 2025
Learning credits
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